Riverside to Stockton: Road Trip Guide & Distance

352.1 miles 566.6 km · straight line
422.5 miles estimated 679.9 km · driving distance
8h 30min estimated drive time
$41 - $50 estimated fuel cost
~1h 12min flight time
323° NW bearing direction

How far is Riverside from Stockton?

The distance from Riverside to Stockton is 352.1 miles (566.6 km) as the crow flies. Stockton is located NW of Riverside. By car, the driving distance is approximately 422.5 miles, taking about 8h 30min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 12min. Both are located in United States.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Riverside and Stockton. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Riverside to Stockton

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 30min $41 - $50 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 12min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 12min $34–$63* Budget
Train ~8h 5min $51–$148* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Riverside & Stockton

Quick Facts

Riverside
33.95°N, 117.40°W
America/Los_Angeles
256m elevation
Stockton
37.96°N, 121.29°W
America/Los_Angeles
8m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 117 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 29 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 70.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients